The votes are in and we have some winners to announce! The Oak & Iron and Terrain categories have concluded at the end of February and there were fantastic entries in both sections. Oak & Iron Finalists Here are the top 3 finalists for the Oak & Iron category. 2nd & 3rd Place Oak & … Continue reading Oak & Iron and Terrain People’s Choice Winners – 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off
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March 7 Update – 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off
We're well into March and into the heart of the 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off! During March we focus on Blood & Plunder Units, and a new category this year, Port Royal models. Let's look at some of our early entries in these categories and look at the prizes we will be giving out at … Continue reading March 7 Update – 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off
March 4th Update – 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off
We've finished the second month of the 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off and we've got some People's Choice Voting happening now, and we have some end of month prizes to give away. Both the Oak & Iron and Terrain categories were incredible this year. Very impressive work! Bridgetown Street by Ret T We're only halfway … Continue reading March 4th Update – 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off
Oak & Iron and Terrain People’s Choice Voting – 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off
[MARCH 7 UPDATE: VOTING IS OVER BUT YOU CAN SEE THE WINNERS HERE] It's time to cast your votes again in the Great Pirate Paint Off! The Oak & Iron Ship and Terrain categories have just wrapped up and I have to say, people are killing it this year! Amazing work that's just at the … Continue reading Oak & Iron and Terrain People’s Choice Voting – 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off
February 16 Update – 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off
We've hit the midpoint of February and we have some drawings for prizes from the Terrain and Oak & Iron categories for this year's Great Pirate Paint Off. We would like to thank all the great painters participating in the contest this year. Last year we had 304 entries for the entire contest and we're … Continue reading February 16 Update – 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off
Baron of Dice – 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off Sponsor
The Great Pirate Paint Off is in full swing with Oak & Iron ships and Terrain being the focus for the month of February. We're able to give away a lot of great prizes over the course of the contest with the help of lots of generous companies and individuals helping out as contest sponsors. … Continue reading Baron of Dice – 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off Sponsor
Commander & Character Winners – 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off
We have some winners! For the last 5 days votes have been coming in to select winners in the Blood & Plunder Commander and Character categories and now we will be awarding the first two medals in the 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off. Commander Winners First thanks to all the painter who entered. We had … Continue reading Commander & Character Winners – 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off
February 5th Update – 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off
It's a new month and we have two new categories to focus on in the Great Pirate Paint Off: Oak & Iron Ships and Terrain. We also have a Special Terrain Challenge project coming from Dexter at the Plunder Den! Oak & Iron ShipsMid Month Prizes for the Oak & Iron CategoryTerrainMid Month Prize for … Continue reading February 5th Update – 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off
Commanders & Characters People’s Choice Voting – 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off
2/7/2026 UPDATE: THE VOTING IS CLOSED FOR THIS CATEGORY THIS YEAR. YOU CAN SEE THE WINNERS HERE. It's time to vote for your favorite entries in both the Blood & Plunder Commanders and Characters categories! Please vote once in each category. Voting will run from Monday 2/2 through the end of Friday February 6. You … Continue reading Commanders & Characters People’s Choice Voting – 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off
February 1st Update – 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off
We've finished the first month of the 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off and there's lots going on! We're wrapping up the Blood & Plunder Commanders and Characters categories and we have some prizes to give away! Entries from Greg P We had huge participation in January with a total of 227 entries over the course … Continue reading February 1st Update – 2026 Great Pirate Paint Off
Final Update & Winners for the 2025 Great Pirate Paint Off
Our Winter/Spring painting contest for Blood & Plunder and Oak & Iron is finished for the year. Thanks everyone who participated by entering minis or voting for people's choice winners. We had more than 300 entries this year including Commanders, Characters, Terrain, Oak & Iron Ships, Blood & Plunder Units and Ships and entire battle … Continue reading Final Update & Winners for the 2025 Great Pirate Paint Off
Winners for Ship and Force Categories – 2025 Great Pirate Paint Off
The people's choice results are in for the final two categories in the 2025 Great Pirate Paint Off! In this post we look at the top voted entries for Blood & Plunder Ships, and army forces, either force of 25+ Blood & Plunder models, or 5+ Oak & Iron ships. This post will be followed … Continue reading Winners for Ship and Force Categories – 2025 Great Pirate Paint Off
Forces and Ships People’s Choice Voting – 2025 Great Pirate Paint Off
[5-10 UPDATE: THE VOTING IS CLOSED FOR THESE CATEGORIES. CHECK MORE RECENT POSTS FOR RESULTS!] We've made it to the last round of people's choice voting for the 2025 Great Pirate Paint Off! Please cast your votes for your favorite Blood & Plunder Ship and your favorite Force (25+ B&P models or 5+ Oak & … Continue reading Forces and Ships People’s Choice Voting – 2025 Great Pirate Paint Off
2025 Great Pirate Paint Off – April 18 Update
The 2025 Great Pirate Paint Off painting event for Blood & Plunder and Oak & Iron is entering it's final few weeks! We've had a lot of great entries this year! Thank you all for participating. The final two big categories for the month of April are Blood & Plunder Ships and "Forces" (either a … Continue reading 2025 Great Pirate Paint Off – April 18 Update
2025 Great Pirate Paint Off – April 7 Update
March has come to a close and the Great Pirate Paint Off contest has some prizes to hand out and some winners to announce. In this update we will announce the People's Choice Winner for the Blood & Plunder Unit category, draw a winner for another prize, and go over the categories for April, the … Continue reading 2025 Great Pirate Paint Off – April 7 Update